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Which term describes the movement of the body when the palms are facing upward?
Which term describes the movement of the body when the palms are facing upward?
What is the opposite of flexion?
What is the opposite of flexion?
Which term describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
Which term describes moving a limb away from the midline of the body?
What is the term for pointing the toes downwards?
What is the term for pointing the toes downwards?
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Which movement describes turning a part of the body around its axis?
Which movement describes turning a part of the body around its axis?
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Study Notes
Movement Terminology
- Supination: Body facing upward; palm facing up
- Pronation: Body facing downward; palm facing down
- Plantar flexion: Pointing downward
- Dorsi flexion: Pointing upward
- Extension: Opposite of flexion
- Hyperextension: Movement after extension
- Rotation: Turning a part of the body
- Circumduction: Circular movement
- Abduction: Moving away from the midline
- Adduction: Moving back to the anatomical position
- Elevation: Moving upward
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Test your knowledge on key movement terminology used in anatomy and kinesiology. This quiz covers essential terms like supination, pronation, and various types of flexion and extension. Perfect for students of physical education or anyone interested in human movement!
